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The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.7 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,190
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 14% nationally. Parents express high satisfaction, with 85% recommending the school, and a significant 77% of students progress to university. However, while 83% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 59% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.3 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
89%
Behaviour is good
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.8%
Black African21.8%
White Other19.3%
Asian Indian8.6%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Other2.5%
Black Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Location
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52.96917, -1.20921 · NG8 3EZ
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN138341
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2019.
Is The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy a good school?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy scores 75.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.3. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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